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New Medieval Books: Al-Qata'i: Ibn Tulun's City Without Walls - Medievalists.net This novel brings to life the rise and fall of the ninth-century Egyptian capital founded by the ambitious governor-turned-ruler Ahmad Ibn Tulun. Blending historical detail with vivid storytelling,…

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How to Cope: An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship by Boethius, edited and translated by Philip Freeman

In How to Cope, Philip Freeman presents a vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy—a moving classic about facing life’s worst events with courage and hope.

Out now: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

#Boethius #Philosophy

René of Anjou: The Medieval King Without a Kingdom - Medievalists.net A royal with grand titles and no throne, René of Anjou left behind not an empire but a legacy of art, poetry, and grace.

René of Anjou: The Medieval King Without a Kingdom www.medievalists.net/2025/07/rene... #History

Hannah and Kevin continue their exploration of the famous Icelandic tale, Egil's Saga. Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort… The Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 7

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Social Hierarchies in Early Byzantium: Power, Status, and So Uncover the social world of Early Byzantium—where emperors ruled, clergy guided, soldiers fought, and commoners toiled. Explore how religion, law, and the economy shaped identity and mobility,…

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New Medieval Books: The Annals of King T'aejo - Medievalists.net In 1392, General Yi Songgye seized power in Korea, founding the Choson Dynasty. His government initiated a detailed set of annals, providing a daily record of his six-year reign and a wealth of…

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Urban Europe: Towns and Cities in the Middle Ages The rise of cities in the European Middle Ages in different countries and cultures. Learn about the similarities of life and struggles of ordinary townsfolk, job opportunities, everyday lives and the…

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Seven Things to Look for in Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net A guide to some of the interesting things you can look for in these manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

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Baptism and Belonging: How Identity Was Shaped in Medieval Europe - Medievalists.net Explore how baptism shaped faith, identity, and belonging in medieval Europe, influencing community ties, godparents, and views on the unbaptized.

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Becoming Spain: an Introduction to the Spanish Middle Ages An introduction to medieval Spain and what shaped this country, up to becoming a powerful empire. We learn about the religious and cultural tensions, never-ending battles, crusading, and slow…

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Coins Reveal Medieval Economic Connections in Southeast Asia - Medievalists.net Medieval silver coins with shared designs show how Southeast Asia’s economies were connected across vast distances, offering new insights into trade, politics, and cultural interaction.

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Uncovering Medieval North Frisia: New Research Unit Explores Human Impact on the Wadden Sea - Medievalists.net The TORF Research Unit is uncovering the medieval past of North Frisia’s Wadden Sea—revealing drowned settlements like Rungholt, storm surge disasters, and centuries-old human efforts to shape the…

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10 Medieval Weapons That Changed the Course of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net Discover 10 iconic medieval weapons — from swords and longbows to trebuchets and Greek Fire — that shaped battles, toppled castles, and transformed warfare in the Middle Ages.

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The Pirate’s Daughter: A Story of Compassion from a Medieval Bestseller - Medievalists.net A tale from the medieval Gesta Romanorum tells of a pirate’s daughter who frees a prisoner and faces a moral trial. Her bold defense reveals a deeper lesson about compassion, loyalty, and justice.

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'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages - Episode 54 This is the second of our two part series on the Norman Conquest. In it Jenny and I discuss the military challenges faced by… The Norman Conquest, Part 2: Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy

The Norman Conquest, Part 2: Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy - an episode of 'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages youtu.be/Au1EXsFbE20?... #normanconquest

New Medieval Books: Touching Parchment - Medievalists.net These two volumes, both open-access, reveals how medieval people physically interacted with books. This went way beyond just reading them - these manuscripts would be kissed, sworn upon, displayed…

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Fear and Loathing in Lebanon – Assassins, Templars and the World’s Most Toxic Landlord-Tenant Relationship - Medievalists.net On the volatile crusader frontier of Tripoli, the Templars became the new “landlords,” taking over castles and villages to defend Christendom. Their unwilling neighbours—the Nizari…

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The Knights Templar 1120-1314 Explore the astonishing phenomenon of the Knights Templar. Trace the order’s development from the First Crusade’s aftermath, through its rise to enormous power, and then its dissolution, for a…

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10 Medieval Studies’ Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in September, which include pieces focusing on medieval England and Poland.

What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in September, which include pieces focusing on medieval England and Poland. www.medievalists.net/2025/10/medi... #medievalstudies #openaccess

Hastings: An Unusual Battle - Medievalists.net Hastings was unusual. It was unlike the vast majority of medieval battles (and, in fact, most ancient and early modern battles) in three major ways.

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What's the story, Wishbone? It's Joan of Arc! Sarah and guest Rachel Rosing tackle a childhood favorite: an episode of Wishbone in which we learn that a girl joining a boys soccer team in the 1990s… Wishbone: Bone of Arc

Wishbone: Bone of Arc - Episode of Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast youtu.be/oKgAC46Zkxc?... #Wishbone

Medieval Buildings Revealed by Summer Drought in England - Medievalists.net In England, this year’s drought has uncovered medieval remains at Fountains Abbey and Mottisfont, where parchmarks reveal the outlines of vanished monastic halls and cloisters.

Medieval Buildings Revealed by Summer Drought in England www.medievalists.net/2025/08/medi... #england

Fascinating piece - includes link to OA article in Int J of Nautical Archaeology. #NavalHistory #MaritimeHistory

A Medieval Clock Like No Other: Inside Al-Jazari’s Mechanical Marvel - Medievalists.net Discover the story behind Al-Jazari’s Elephant Clock—one of the most imaginative mechanical inventions of the medieval world. Complete with dragons, falcons, and a water-powered time system, this…

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Introduction to Medieval Music The history of music in Europe, sacred and secular, from its roots in Ancient Greece to the 14th century. Learn about chants and their use in the medieval mass, developments in musical notation and…

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A Medieval Book Lover Explains Why We Love Books - Medievalists.net Discover why a medieval bishop loved books—Richard de Bury’s Philobiblon reveals timeless wisdom and passion for preserving knowledge.

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New Medieval Books: The Stone Witch of Florence - Medievalists.net Set in Florence at the height of the Black Death, this novel tells the story of a woman who returns from banishment to help save the city and uncover a conspiracy. It's a blend of historical fiction…

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Bow & Blade - Episode 40: In their eighth Q&A, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including who were the almost famous leaders of the Middle Ages, the importance of languages… Who were the Unsung and Oversung Heroes of the Middle Ages?

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Medieval Warship Reveals Secrets of Shipboard Artillery - Medievalists.net New research on the medieval warship Gribshunden reveals its powerful artillery, offering insights into naval technology at the dawn of exploration.

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